Incubating Culture: How Netflix Is Winning The War For Talent

You could say Netflix is the Chris Hemsworth of media companies: young, talented, and in-demand. Netflix has not only captivated the attention of its customers around the world, but also continues to grow its reputation as an attractive, sought-after employer. Among many people, especially those in their twenties and thirties, Netflix ranks as one of the most coveted jobs to land.

Netflix has often been touted as best-in-class when it comes to culture. But is culture what makes Netflix so desirable?

With this question in mind, I picked up Patty McCord’s new book Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility (Missionday). I walked away with three key takeaways that run counter to how most companies operate:Read more…